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This report summarizes the key technical and import requirements for food and agricultural products imposed by the Government of the Dominican Republic.

This report describes the major export certificates required by the Government of the Dominican Republic (DR) for imports of food and agricultural products.

In late 2017, Ethiopia contracted to buy 800,000 metric tons of imported wheat, valued at $225 million.

Cotton production in MY17/18 (Aug-Jul) is projected to fall to 176,000 bales (38,000 MT) because of poor weather conditions and pest damage.

In June 2017, the African Union Commission launched a five-year Business Plan to guide national, regional and continental efforts to accelerate Africa’s agricultural transformation.

The Dominican Republic’s food processing industry is valued at $2.6 billion, with an additional $723 million for processed beverages and tobacco.

The Dominican Republic is one of the most dynamic economies in the Caribbean region.